Iron Maiden win Best Album at 2016 Golden God Awards

Iron Maiden picked up Best Album for 'The Book Of Souls' at the 2016 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards.

The 'Run to the Hills' hitmakers took home the gong at the awards bash held at Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London on Monday night (13.06.16).

Elsewhere, former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison was crowned 2016's Golden God taking home the most prestigious prize of the night, which has previously been given to Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Marilyn Manson and late Motorhead frontman Lemmy.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx received the Icon Award while metallers Anthrax took home the Inspiration gong.